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Senate Slams Liberty Phone Service in Marathon Session

The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands was so fed up with Liberty VI’s phone service that Monday night, with scant prior warning, they passed a resolution requiring the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission to file an official complaint on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands against Liberty Latin America, Liberty Mobile USVI, and Liberty Mobile Puerto Rico with the Federal Communications Commission. 

VIports Partners Selected for P3 Development of Airports

VIports Partners was approved as the V.I. Port Authority’s potential public-private partner for both the Cyril E. King and Henry E. Rohlsen airports on Tuesday during a special governing board meeting. VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe and the Evaluation Committee's approved P3 recommendation authorized the executive director to enter into a transition agreement with VIports Partners, which officials said would take about nine months to finalize.

Community Partnerships Urged at STJ Public Safety Meeting

Police officials on St. John are counting the ways their recent town meeting in Cruz Bay met their expectations. More than 50 residents and business owners joined the March 21 meeting to express concerns, ask questions and show their support for a number of anti-crime initiatives.

Senate Approves Willocks for Supreme Court and Other Nominees

Senators voted to approve a new justice of the U.S. Virgin Islands Supreme Court, a new Human Services commissioner, a new Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services director, and other nominees to positions of public trust Monday.

Cruz Bay Traffic Pattern Changes Once Again

Motorists in Cruz Bay who were surprised by last week’s sudden announcement concerning changes in the traffic pattern for Cruz Bay have been surprised once again.

STJ Rescue Launches Junior Rescue Program and Other Initiatives

When a car plunges off a road, when a person goes missing, or when a community event requires extra volunteers, St. John Rescue is always on hand.

Oriol Talks Magens Bay Mooring Plan at League of Women Voters Meeting

The League of Women Voters of the Virgin Islands hosted Planning and Natural Resources Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol in a wide-ranging discussion Saturday on a variety of topics, but the explosion of charter boats in the territory since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic — particularly in Magens Bay and the St. Thomas Harbor — stirred the most comment and concern.

High Court Upholds Legislature’s 2022 Expulsion of Senator-At-Large

Justices of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court affirmed actions taken by the 34th Legislature when they expelled former Senator-At-Large Steven Payne in July 2022. The opinion was published Friday after the three-judge panel heard oral arguments from lawyers representing both sides of a civil lawsuit challenging the action that led to Payne’s expulsion.

Op-Ed: When Will We See the End of Summer’s End Huge Marina Plans?

The remote community of Coral Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands has been under the threat of a 144-slip mega yacht marina development for more than a decade now.

Democrats Ready to Caucus June 8 Ahead of National Convention in August

Plans for the 2024 Virgin Islands Democratic Caucus on June 8 are in place and ready for execution, according to Democratic Party State Chairman Stedmann Hodge Jr.  

Getting Intimate with Gallinules

Back behind the busy winter beaches, Common Gallinules (aka moorhens) go about their lives largely undisturbed. Except when prying photographers invade their space, and maybe get overly involved in their family business.

Governor’s Nominations Get Thumbs-Up From Senate

It was a busy day at the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Committee on Rules and Judiciary as Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s nominations for the V.I. Supreme Court, the Human Services Department, and V.I. Fire and Emergency Medical Services were approved and sent on to the full Senate body for confirmation.

Auto Accident Near Cruz Bay Traffic Circle Leaves One Man Dead

An auto accident near the Cruz Bay Traffic Circle claimed the life of an elderly man over the weekend. Police say the incident apparently began when the driver of a Ford Explorer lost control at the top of a steep hill heading westbound towards town on Saturday.

Mother Charged with Murder of Nine-Year-Old

Mourning and outrage over the killing of a nine-year-old girl Saturday intensified on St. Thomas as police announced the arrest of her mother on murder charges Monday.

Editorial: Reflecting on Tragedy and Urging Action for Mental Health Care in the U.S. Virgin Islands

The recent and tragic death of nine-year-old Ja'Qeada Issac on St. Thomas has shaken our community to its core. While official details surrounding the circumstances are still coming to light, the collective grief and anguish felt by those who knew the family — and even those who didn’t — has been palpable.

Horse Racing Returns to St. Thomas for Carnival; Bryan Reveals Incentive for Government Retirees to Rejoin Workforce

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. declared that horse racing will return to St. Thomas on May 3 for the Carnival celebrations this year. Horse races last occurred at the track in 2017, before the track was damaged during hurricanes Irma and Maria.

In Effort to Replenish Reefs, ‘Pied Piper’ Scientists Lure Coral Larvae

In what could prove a breakthrough, researchers have succeeded in using recorded sound to enhance the chances of coral larvae making their home on struggling coral reefs in need of new life.

Youngest STJ Students Perform in Cruz Bay for the Public Wednesday

More than one hundred St. John children from kindergarten to second grade will come together to present a choir concert on Wednesday at the Julius E. Sprauve School. The 30-minute performance begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public

Consider the Source with Adisha Penn

Former Senator Janette Millin Young sits down in studio to talk over the upcoming election for Sixth Constitutional Convention delegates while host Adisha Penn recaps the biggest headlines of the week.

Ian Clement Appointed Acting Attorney General Amidst Leadership Transition

Responding to the recent resignation of Attorney General Ariel Smith, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has appointed Ian Clement as the territory’s acting attorney general, effective immediately.
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